Macaroni and Cheese

Pasta is a perfect foundation for healthy, nutritious as well as satisfying meals. It is generally eaten with food full of nutrients, such as fiber filled vegetables and beans, heart healthy fish and monounsaturated oils, antioxidant rich tomato sauce and protein packed cheeses, poultry and lean meats. Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter, plus more for the baking dish 1 pound elbow macaroni…

Chicken in Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

The health benefits of chicken include its good supply of protein, the supply of essential vitamins and minerals, helps in losing weight, monitors cholesterol level, controls blood pressure, and it also helps to reduce the risk of cancer. Ingredients 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons unsalted…

Guava Tart

Guava, being a fruit which is very rich in fiber and hypoglycemic helps to reduce blood pressure. There are so many other health benefits of this delicious fruit, thus, it is hard to know where to begin. But, it is very important to know that guava helps control diabetes and protects the prostate. A guava is…

Mexican Style Vegetable Soup

Vegetables are very important sources of several nutrients, such as potassium, dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Diets which are rich in potassium help us to maintain healthy blood pressure. They also have uncountable health benefits and their rich nutrive value shield the body from numerous diseases as well as infections. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 3…

Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Spicy)

Cheese forms part of the richest food which are source of dietary sources of calcium. So, it plays an essential role in an individual’s bone health. Vitamin B12: Also called cobalamin is important for the function of the nervous system. When added to cheese, sodium increases its shelf life and taste. Ingredients 2 tablespoons margarine 4 slices…

Parsley Rice ( 6- 8 persons)

Parsley is an excellent source of vitamin K and vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A, folate and iron. Its volatile oil components include myristicin, limonene, eugenol and alpha-thujene. Parsley’s flavonoids include apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol and luteolin. This herb’s benefits proved to have control over cancer, is effective on rheumatoid arthritis, helps against osteoporosis…

Cooking as a Therapy

Cooking can be used a therapy as it has been shown to reduce stress, allow individuals to gain more insight about their own behavior, increase their self-esteem, as well as increase brain development. Apart from the mental health benefits of going to therapy, cooking therapy can definitely have a positive impact on the entire body….

Chocolate Chips Cookies

Chocolate is the ultimate comfort food, a great friend in times of stress, a reliable source of consolation when life treats us bad, and a mood enhancer as well as romance inducer in more positive circumstances. You must also note that chocolate is good for the heart and circulation, reduces risk of stroke, it is mineral rich, reduces…

Easy Pesto Sauce

Basil is considered as one of the healthiest herbs that can be used in cooking. It is best when fresh, exuding a sweet and earthy aroma. This herb contains Vitamin K which is essential for blood clotting. Please note that just 2 tablespoons of basil provides 29 % of the daily recommended value of the aforementioned vitamin. It also provides…

Fresh and Easy Tuna Salad

Tuna is from a very diverse family of fish that has become one of the most valued and desirable fish in the world. It has a delicious taste, global availability, and healthy components that makes it an ideal replacement for red meat or for the people who like to add some healthy variety to their…

Classic Vinaigrette

Among all the plant oils, Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, an essential component of the Mediterranean diet. Usually, people from that region have longer life expectancies and lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, compared with Northern Americans as well as Northern Europeans. Rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin E, it has been…

Fresh Mango Smoothie

The mango is an excellent source of Vitamin A and flavonoids such as beta carotene, alpha carotene, and beta cryptoxanthin. 100 g of that fresh fruit provides 25% of recommended daily levels of vitamin A. Together, these compounds are well known to have antioxidant properties and are crucial for vision. Ingredients 3/4 cup cold milk 1/4 cup…